Charging on the Margins: Behavioral Patterns of Rural Electric Vehicle Users
Barzegar Tilenoie, Amine
Barzegar Tilenoie, Amine
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As electric vehicle (EV) adoption expands into rural areas across Vermont, understanding rural charging behavior is essential to effectively plan for local grid capacity and reliability. This study examines residential EV charging patterns in a largely rural region of northern Vermont using over 23,000 home charging session records. We analyze when, how often, and how much these EV drivers charge at home, as well as the vehicle attributes that shape this behavior. We observe variation in charging patterns seasonally, for EV type (plug-in hybrid electric versus battery electric), and for vehicles with longer versus shorter electric range. When controlling for other factors, we confirm that EV type and electric range are the strongest predictors of charging outcomes while factors such as body style or annual EV energy demand play a smaller role. These results provide insights for electric utilities seeking to plan for electricity demand as EV adoption continues to grow. By focusing on Vermont�s rural context, this research supports both utility planning and transportation policy for a sustainable EV transition in the state.
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1/1/2026
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Engineering